"Then the same thing would happen on Saturday night and Sunday morning. That's the aim - eight teams with two games in each hemisphere."

It's understood the winner between the two competitions would be determined by one point being awarded for a victory and two points up for grabs in the main contest between the two champions, in Super League and NRL.

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Super League general manager Blake Solly told the crowd that Wigan and Leeds had already indicated their interest in playing in Australia next year. "We love the idea," said Solly.

"It's an awesome concept and a big weekend. We want to play well and hopefully win but it's our first hit-out this year. It will be good to blow the cobwebs out and see how a few of our new combinations go together.

"Obviously we've lost a bit of talent but there's plenty of talent too and plenty of blokes who have been in the system for a long time.

"From a supporters' point of view, it would be great to see us come out and put a score on them.

"There's plenty of people doubting us but we haven't really bothered to listen or let it worry us."